BOOK REVIEWS
BIOGRAPHIES
THE ROYAL HOUSE OF MONACO
St. Martin’s Press 1998
“How do you say ‘juicy’ in French.” – People Magazine
“A real guilty Pleasure.” – Entertainment Weekly
“[Glatt] certainly comes through with the goods … recommended.” – Library Journal
“A Winner.” – Kirkus Reviews
THE CHIEFTAINS: THE AUTHORIZED BIOGRAPHY
St. Martin’s Press 1997
“A fascinating and well-written book about one of the greatest groups.” – Billboard
“This revealing book tells [The Chieftains’] own story for the first time, with insight, wit and charm.” – Read Ireland Book News
“John Glatt, journalist and biographer provides an entertaining insight into the world’s foremost folk music ensemble.” - Rambles
LOST IN HOLLYWOOD – THE FAST TIMES AND SHORT LIFE OF RIVER PHOENIX
Donald I. Fine, Inc 1995
“A compelling and perceptive piece of work.” – Northampton Chronicle and Echo
“John Glatt’s well-researched biography, featuring interviews with those who knew River Phoenix best, is a very moving tribute to the talented actor.” – The Southern Daily Echo
“This insightful biography will help you understand River Phoenix.” – The Bay of Plenty Times
RAGE & ROLL: BILL GRAHAM AND THE SELLING OF ROCK
Birch Lane Press, 1993
“ … a fast-moving, colorful and well-researched portrait of the king of rock promotion … Glatt limns an abrasive, hot-tempered impresario derailed by cocaine, ego and self-doubt, who slept with a girlfriend while his wife went into labor with their child.” – Publisher’s Weekly
“An extraordinary, exhaustively researched book on the tempestuous Graham.” – Steve Morse, The Boston Globe
“Rage & Roll is great reading for those interested in Bill Graham’s rise to the pinnacle of power.” – Philip Elwood, The San Francisco Examiner
“Glatt has provided readers with an evocative portrait of one of rock’s most compelling and important figures … an engrossing rock book.” – The San Jose Mercury News
TRUE CRIME
“John Glatt is one of the finest true crime craftsmen writing today,” – Howard Goldberg, VH1.com
“[A] true crime page turner. – East Bay Express on “The Doctor’s Wife.”
“Author John Glatt goes behind the headlines and into the heart of this fascinating case.” – Bookcrossing.com on “Cradle of Death.”
“This is a great true crime book.” – Bookreporter.com on “Deadly American Beauty.”
“Definitive tales of a dozen sets of twins gone bad.” – Twinstuff.com
“A blockbuster.” – The Globe on “Depraved.”
“An exhaustive account … A creepy but mesmerizing read.” – Woman’s Own on “Depraved.”
“A shocking expose of clergymen who kill.” – National Examiner on “For I Have Sinned.”
“Fascinating reading.” – Arizona Republic on “Evil Twins.”
“Despite the book’s sunny setting, its evocations of the no-hopers who populate this tale create a mood of relentless darkness.” – Crime Magazine
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